A list of any available codes for each state is included in Table T1.3. Try a free trial at LegalEase Citations today. Rule and Tables Rule 12 (and Rule B12 in the Bluepages) governs how to cite statutes. STAT. 0000003881 00000 n trailer Gables Ins. For more information on how to cite supplements, please seeBluebookRule 3.1(c). of the annual statement of intent that accompanies each General 2913.02 (LEXIS through file 59 (HB 1)). Under section 680.1031(1)(g), Florida Statutes, a finance lease is defined as a lease in which: 1. f s u . A writer should cite a state law in the APA 7th edition in the same manner. <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents()/Rect[130.3037 613.5 172.1807 624.5]/StructParent 3/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents(Legal Writing and Research Commons)/Rect[137.2383 199.1906 306.7939 210.9094]/StructParent 6/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> Florida Mental Health Act, Fla. Stat. Bills - legislation introduced by the Senate or the House of Representatives (that may or may not become enacted law). of 1993, 29 U.S.C. Introduction. Typically, the electronic database or website will provide a current as of date, e.g., Current through the 2015 1st Reg. l a w . Block quotations should be used when the quotation consists of fifty or more words. Use the following template to cite an e-book or pdf using the Bluebook Law Review citation style. Department of Transportation Act, Pub. Code Ann. However, if parts of the statute's current version appears in both the main volume and supplement, then you must cite to both of these versions. When citing a statute that has since been amendedonce, indicate the year of amendment, or cite the amending session law in full if pertinent to the discussion. 931 (1966). f s u . 162 0 obj 2d 231 (Fla. 1987). 0000005261 00000 n 0000008567 00000 n endobj Also included is the official/preferred code for that state, as well as the proper abbreviations for each code. 0000002706 00000 n Note: The volume and page numbers refer to U.S. Reports. . <>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Parent 119 0 R/Resources<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> Ct. App. 0000001720 00000 n 2.) Cummings Center for History of Psychology. endstream at 897 (e). Name v. Name(year ) or (Name v. Name, year). Learn a new language from Mango Languages. <>/Metadata 154 0 R/Outlines 123 0 R/Pages 153 0 R/StructTreeRoot 128 0 R/Type/Catalog/ViewerPreferences<>>> When the reference is to multiple units, use the plural. Citation structure varies by jurisdiction. 130 0 obj Section 90.803(23),Florida Statutes, currently provides a hearsay exception for certain statements of a child victim of abuse.85. All reporting services include this information. But if you are using the OhioSupreme Court format, (for briefs submitted to an Ohio court) the citation is: R.C. Section 95.11(3)(c), Florida Statutes (2000), governs the statute of limitations for any action founded on the design, planning, or construction of improvements to real property. 1. <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents()/Rect[130.3037 613.5 172.1807 624.5]/StructParent 3/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> %%EOF section number). The Bluebook requires you to cite to the official code if it is available. Those instances are usually limited to if the statute is commonly cited that way or if the information would otherwise aid in identification. The primary Florida exemption is found in section 517.06(12), Florida Statutes. The Bluebook, a Uniform System of Citation, published by the Harvard Law Review, is the definitive style guide for the legal field. The preference order of the compilations are: Florida Statutes, West's Florida Statutes Annotated, and then LexisNexis Florida Statutes Annotated. Abbott Labs., Inc. v. Gen. Elec. 1426 (LexisNexis, Lexis Advance through PL 115-140, approved 3/20/18). Please note that this is "Bluebook" style, so take the needed information from here and use it in the format provided above when . 2d 514 (Fla. 2d DCA 1988). 186.021(1), (4), Fla. Stat. House Bill 287 makes only a minor change in the vested rights provisions of chapter 380. . Often, you will need to include a parenthetical to indicate the date and stage of the bill especially if there are multiple versions of it in the same Congress. Year (2006). Example: Neb. To find the currency ofWestlaw, the information for the statute can be found at the bottomof the page underneath the statute, Notes of Decisions, and Footnotes. 1994),repealed byAct effective June 16, 1995, ch. Rev. . Page number. In the years predating 1999, they were published bi-annually following each odd-year regular session and a supplement was published following each even-year regular session. From the conception of that project, the editors realized that citation to many Florida-specific sourcesparticularly those generated by the Florida Legislaturewould lead to confusion if conventional Bluebook citation forms were followed. Name of Act (Year) 0000002477 00000 n 168 0 obj The Bluebook, a Uniform System of Citation, published by the Harvard Law Review, is the definitive style guide for the legal field. 510(b) (Supp. While the legislature may create specific chapters, the legislatures Division of Statutory Revision has the final authority to determine where the legislation will be codified. l a w . 0000001970 00000 n 1994) (repealed 1995). Identical numbers preceding a punctuation mark may be omitted unless it will cause confusion. When the discussion concerns the present state of the law, cite to the current edition of the Florida Statutes. (Supp. The Manual supplements the uniform citation system for Flor- ida legal documents, Rule 9.800, Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure, and the standard citation authority for American legal journals, The Blu- Jurisdiction Tables and Abbreviations: Table T.1. <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents()/Rect[493.2393 612.5547 540.0 625.4453]/StructParent 4/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> Use the abbreviation ch. when citing to an entire chapter. 158 0 obj endobj f s u . 123 0 obj Example: Learn to check the Table T.1 whenever you are citing primary authority. Name of Act of Year. It is not necessary to refer to the Florida Statutes every time a section or chapter is mentioned in the text as long as the year of the statutes discussed is the same. !pCyiB(hakJ%a"J m,)Slp@[qY)p"\ 92g($,(0noclFT)/2U:8ZjMtynDJ9}22yKeK:p1bCgnX+nDk. 671.1-101 (1973) 1994) (repealed 1995). For additional information, please seeBluebookRule 12.3.1. Do not cite to an annotated edition unless referencing materials not present in the official codification. UCF University Writing Center provides helpful handouts on grammar and punctuation, including: avoiding sexist language, bare minimum grammar, dashes & parentheses, five uncommonly serious mistakes, five easy comma rules, how to choose articles, the known-new contract, mastering prepositions, the paramedic method, passive voice Q&A, punctuation hierarchies & sentence patterns, and the semi-colon, InfoWrite (Gale Cengage Learning) Bluebook Citation for Bills. . Ct. Feb. 13, 2010). Basic Format 0, \ `8p5 0l`\|A h( Q3X%0.`@,k1n``Y %!9XfYXO@` u Call Number: Ref. Florida Statutes should be cited as Fla. Stat. Fla. Stat. 240.229, .2997(1) (2000). Rule 12 (p. 111): Rules for citing statutes. [126 0 R 127 0 R 128 0 R 129 0 R 130 0 R 131 0 R 132 0 R 133 0 R] . When using commercial electronic databases such as Lexis or Westlaw, it is important that you include the currency of the database in the parenthetical. For California statutes, the Bluebook allows citations to Deering's California Codes Annotated (available in print and on Lexis) or West's Annotated California Codes (available in print and on Westlaw). 0000002649 00000 n Fla. Stat. 364.339 (1993) (amended 1995). Handy reference for citing state statutes: Look at T1.3 for the required components of the citation as well as the proper abbreviation of the state code. Examples Abbreviations 2.1 In Text 2.2 In Footness and Citations 3. Be sure to check out the videos that explain what each part of a legal citation means. 101-336, 2, 104 Stat. A short citation formmay be used (i.e., an id. form) in subsequent citations. United States v. Lane, 474 U.S. 438 (1986). <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents()/Rect[72.0 612.5547 124.3037 625.4453]/StructParent 2/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> Basic Form ). %PDF-1.7 % 164 0 obj Citation Guides: Citing Legal Materials from Westfield State University Florida Style Manual When citing an official or unofficial version of the code that appears online in an electronic database or on a public website, use the year indicated by the database as the most current version of the statute, unless specifically citing to a previous version. The correct way to cite a state code varies according to the state. 0000000696 00000 n Basic Form Material. 125 0 obj When this occurs, you can cite to the public law number, sessions law or statutes at large [rule 12.2.2 (a) & 12.4]. ADA Amendments Act of 2008, Public Law 110325, 122 Stat. In federal court proceedings, follow the Bluebook, unless a specific court rule directs otherwise. 19th edition. Outline Layout Year - Rule 12.3.2 As of the Twenty-First Edition of the Bluebook, "Citations to the federal code, whether official or unofficial, do not require a date." Often a point of confusion for students. If the date spans multiple years, give all years covered. In Missouri, a woman is arrested for the possession of ingredients used in the manufacture of methamphetamine. About Us; Staff; Camps; Scuba. 156 0 obj 0000001694 00000 n Beginning in 1999, the Florida Statutes have been published in their entirety annually. endobj Florida Rule 9.800. Where the id. form is used, do not include the year of the statute with the citation unless the short form citation is to a statute of a different year. For example, if it's a U.S. case, go to rule 10. 135 0 obj Bluebook Citation for Legal Materials The Bluebook style guide is used in the American legal profession for citation of all relevant sources. When the discussion deals with the law of an earlier time, as in a discussion of an earlier court opinion construing a statute, the cite should be to the earlier edition of the Florida Statutes with which the discussion deals. For further information on federal statutes, please click here. The United States Code is the official code for federal statutes. <<5082DBC196AEB2110A0020F18B39FD7F>]/Prev 236326>> 95-344, Laws of Fla. Fla. Stat. 191.04 (Supp. Often the official name of the statute is the same as that for the act and is found in the section of the statute referring to Short Title. 1983. hb```e``.``a`H bg@ ~;sr~h``uf5g+'mr0)oL'Ll:3:VvO%T".>s Tgxwsk?u0u kd` R @Q@,@ZS33cqAJCuw&jU5v,)`a``l`se`Pc`Xx A- BluebookRule 12.2.1 requires that you cite to the official code of each stateif available. 122 20 Use a single section symbol with a space between the section symbol and the sections number. 95-403, 27, at 3338-39, Laws of Fla. 364.339, Fla. Stat. Next, click on "Constitutions and Statutes" in the left panel on the next page. Call Number: KF245 .D853 2010. 0000001181 00000 n Chapter 380,Florida Statutes, requires that before undertaking . page (date). (optional if citing to the current code - Bluebook R. 12.3.2 per the 21st edition of the Bluebook), The abbreviation of the code used (here, U.S.C.A. The unofficial code citations are essentially the same as the official code citations, but adds the name of the publisher, editor, or compiler before the year. e d u / l r / v o l 1 9 / i s s 2 / 1 6)/Rect[72.0 131.7406 238.8604 143.4594]/StructParent 7/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> Continued reference to the Florida Statutes in textual discussions may be useful for purposes of clarity or emphasis. 409.405. endobj endobj 2d 935 (Fla. 3d DCA 1988). It contains extensive instructions on how to format statutory citations, and it also provides guidance on citing municipal ordinances, rules of evidence and procedure, and uniform and model laws. Federal and State Statutes: Follow appropriate bluebook form under Rule 12 and Table 1. Additionally, the Chicago Manual of Style recommends its use for all citation of legal material. endobj endobj Page number. 35 ILCS 635/22 (West 2006). Alternatively, cite the statute in its original publication in the Statutes at Large, rather than in the code. (Examples of state statutes with no formal titles. Numerical information that indicates the individual statute (i.e. L. No. 191.04, Fla. Stat. The Court of Appeals for the First Circuit has held that it is appropriate for a judge to refuse to direct the verdict (Flibottev. Pennsylvania Truck Lines, Inc., 1997). Follow the format found in T1.3 to cite the statute. <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents( \n h t t p s : / / i r . The statute of limitations for any action founded on the design, planning, or construction of improvements to real property is four years. 92.Fla. For instance, citation to an Oregon statute must be changed from "OR. Name of the subject matter (if arranged by subject). endstream l a w . If citing to a statute that is available on a commercial online service such as Lexis or Westlaw, provide the following: Title, Chapter, or Volume (see T. 1) Code (cite to the official code if at all possible) Section Publisher, editor or compiler Name of the database Check the Blue Book for citation help. Citing State and U.S. Constitutions REFERENCE LIST ENTRY Cite the federal constitution by "U.S." or the abbreviated name of the state. Do not capitalize or abbreviate the subsection, paragraph, subparagraph, or any other subdivision classification in textual discussions. See BluebookRule 5.1. House Bill 287 makes only a minor change in the vested rights The legislatures Division of Statutory Revision has the final authority over the location of the sections within the chapters. If you are citing more than one statute, you can use the same date for all statutes. It is updated annually and a new print edition is published every six years. Code Ann. ), The section symbol () followed by a space and the section number containing the statute, The year ofthe code. 0000003735 00000 n Concerning state bills and resolutions: According to the 21st edition of The Bluebook : A Uniform System of Citation, section 13.2, "when citing state bills and resolutions, include the name of the legislative body, abbreviated according to tables T6, T9, and T10, the number of the bill or resolution, The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 established the Council on Environmental Quality. endobj Ohio Rev. "9e09ypgyQ%jUz;L~(DI} tEVpC=@uP35J/JDnXR;*f(S5D92g($,73Qia9arR^dtadoRkbmg+dROtk\>S\N2i. The date of the code is not necessarily the same as the year the statute was published, If the information cited is found in a supplement, include the date of the supplement. Additionally, for STATE CODES YOU MUST INCLUDE THE YEAR OF THE CODE. For more information on how to cite supplements, please seeBluebookRule 3.1(c). 0000000016 00000 n WHAT AND WHY? Rule 9.800 Citation Examples FL Supreme Court FL District Court of Appeal FL Circuit Court FL County Court Ann. endobj Florida lawyers have two main sources of citation forms: The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation (16th ed. Test. Researching the legislative history of the . 161 0 obj Examples Vol. Court placement of delinquent children. Use a single section symbol with a space between the section symbol and the sections number. endobj Section Number(s) 2601-2654. A chapter in the Florida Statutes represents all of the relevant . <>stream Keep the following hints in mind; (1) Often an act from a legislature is inserted into the official code at myriad places, making it impossible to view it as a whole. A list of any available codes for each state is included in Table T1.3. See Bluebook Rule 2.1. Uniform Citation System This rule applies to all legal documents, including court opinions. 136 0 obj . State statutes are generally cited similarly to federal statutes, but different states have different requirements for their citations. (1989). The United States Code Annotated is published by West and the United States Code Serviceis published by LexisNexis. 364.339, Fla. Stat. Table T.1includes the official names and legal citation abbreviations for federal and state statutory compilations. If subsection (6) is controlling law, one election board is sufficient for this precinct. For information on where to find these codes online, please click here. 0000005970 00000 n The National Environmental Policy Act (1969) established the Council on Environmental Quality. According to The Bluebook, you may add the name of a statute as it appears in the session law if (1) you are citing to an entire act as codified in the United States Code, (2) if the statute is commonly cited that way, or (3) if the information aids in identification of the material cited (Rule 12, p. 120, and Rule 12.3.1 (a)). <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents( \n h t t p s : / / i r . . PO Box 117620 endobj l a w . xref 2913.02. If anything more than the section number and catchline is omitted, do not indent the paragraph for the block quotation. As with cases, there are two short form options for statutes: Id. 3) rules of evidence and procedure 4) repealed statutes (cite most recently enacted first and continue towards earliest) <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents(efarrell@law.fsu.edu)/Rect[183.5112 72.3516 265.0913 82.8984]/StructParent 8/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> 133 0 obj Refer to an entire chapter in the same manner as a section. 0000001637 00000 n If it is not covered by Rule 9, then follow the Bluebook rules 3 Bluebook vs. Rule 9. x-x (year). Handy reference for citing state statutes: Citation form for state statutes is similar to citing federal statutes. 116 (Supp. For scholarly citation format, the main difference is that the name of the code is in small and large caps for scholarly citation format. City of N. Miami v. Fla. Defenders of theEnv't, 481 So. 5.9.4Quoting Further Internal Subdivisions. See supraRule 5.7. Id. Guides, Tips & Frequently Asked Questions, The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation, The Indigo Book: An Open and Compatible Implementation of A Uniform System of Citation, Florida Style Manual (Florida State University Law Review), Uniform Citation System - Rule 9.800 - Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure, Bluebook Legal Citation System Guide (Harvard Law School Library), Introduction to Basic Legal Citation (Cornell University Law School), Style Guides for Citing Government Sources, Other Citation Guides (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc. If the federal statute that you are citing is still in force,BluebookRule 12.2.1 states that you should cite to the official code or its supplement if available. <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents()/Rect[72.0 612.5547 124.3037 625.4453]/StructParent 2/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> Buncayo v. Dribin, 533 So. (by U.S.C. endobj Examples: ,d, This guide is intended to help NSU College of Law Students with legal citations, The section number of what you are citing, The year of the code volume (not the year it was enacted. The Manual supplements the uniform citation system for Florida legal documents, Rule 9.800, Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure, and the standard citation authority for American legal journals, The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation (18th edition)." Uniform Citation System - Rule 9.800 - Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure Blue Book Abbreviate section references in a footnote citation sentence by using the section symbol (). It is recommended that an attorney be consulted when an interpretation of the law is needed. Examples: <> Name v. Name(Year) or (Name v. Name, Year). 0000003678 00000 n When referring to theFlorida Statutesin the text of a scholarly article or in textual discussion in footnotes, theBluebookrecommends the following form in Rule 2.2: Section 95.11(3)(c) of theFlorida Statutesgoverns the statute of limitations for any action founded on the design, planning, or construction of improvements to real property. xVy~}F0N13`&p"I9:tZ"-"}]{~~x/ c HfE4sowa-n_?B. 131 0 obj Passenger Co., 908 So. See Bluebook R. 12 in the white pages.). Name v. Name, Volume number Reporter abbreviation Page number (Court Name). (b)Consecutive Sections. Basic Format Bluebook Rule 12.2.1 requires that you cite to the official code of each state if available. Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9 sets forth Florida's Uniform Citation System for Florida legal documents; You must follow Rule 9 when citing Florida cases, statutes, rules, etc. Example: 1285: To require a report from the Secretary of Homeland Security on the existence of programs and components of the Department of Homeland Security that are not explicitly authorized in statute. Abbreviated name of Constitution amend. Publication Date: 2010. . Example: Assuming you opt to include a year when citing the print volume of an unofficial U.S. Code: Each of the three codes mentioned herein are periodically updated with supplements or pocket parts (that is, small packets that are kept in the back of the applicable volume). 2000). Choose from more than 70 languages, including Latin American Spanish and English for speakers of other languages. endobj 5.9.3Form of Block Quotation: Incomplete Quotation. <>stream Therefore, thecorrect citation would be: 12 U.S.C. hb```e``c`a`(Pgc@ >;sf`(A9g5gvbZrY9Ewpz:rwt44v 00zH0 aH20^@7 4T7|ga|A=QQk However, each state has different rules for publishing statutes. (c)Multiple References to a Statute. Did they overrule the case, follow the case, or distinguish their set of facts from the facts in the cited case. <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents( F l o r i d a S t a t e U n i v e r s i t y L a w \n R e v i e w)/Rect[72.0 650.625 323.0938 669.375]/StructParent 1/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> 0000002251 00000 n Basic form Instead, use "Id." then the new section or subsection number. ), published in 1996 by the Harvard Law Review Association, and Rule 9.800, Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure, which sets forth Florida's "Uniform System of Citation." Rule 12.3.2 (p. 124): Rules for citing the year of a code. 0000002027 00000 n e d u / l r)/Rect[230.8867 220.0227 331.668 231.7414]/StructParent 5/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> NOTE: Remember to cite the year that the code was published, not the year the statute was published. State statutory compilations can be found within Table T.1.3. You can find the relevant U.S.C. 1.3 Acts, Laws, Bills, Treaties, Constitutions, 3.3 Legislative Bill Information Publications, 3.4 Committees, Subcommittees, and House Councils, 6.8 Parenthetical Indicating Statutory Change, 8.7 Public Employees Relations Commission Decisions, 8.8 Florida Public Service Commission Decisions, 8.10 Florida Administrative Practice Manual.